Isn't this OC101 when facing a dangerous pass rush and doesn't it tire out big DL... ?
I think so yet in SB42 MCD seemed not to have this in his game plan ... and Brady took a beating. Clever screens and reverses like we saw in week 17 buffalo game should be put to good use.
And if a reverse works once, why not mix in several out of different formations . Just like a deep ball loosens up the safeties , reverses force defenses to defend more of the field and should open up running lanes...
right...?

I think the arguement here would be that you go with the plays that got you this far. That being said, I'd like to think that BB and the boys have something in mind to keep the Giants D off balance and guessing.

when slater checks in for the first time in the game and only has one catch. it's obviously a bomb. obvious enough to the ravens to send two guys on him. he don't deserve double coverage. can't wait to see obrien go. chump

Not a big fan of the reverse. Screens only work if the D is overly aggressive - otherwise if opponents are getting pressure on Brady just using 3 or 4 guys - they don't work as well. I think what you're asking for is less predictability of play calling.Posted by itsjustagame1

Seems like every Giants highlight I've watched most the Giants D line is in Patriots backfield. When the Patriots were winning the 3 Super Bowls the Patriots had the best screen plays in the business. It kept the opponents honest and Charlie was a master at calling them at the right time. 2nd half of the Eagles game comes to mind. Unfotunately we've gotten away from using it.

They should open with the bomb to Slater since it worked so well last week. Giants would never be expecting that, and it will open up more of the field for the rest of the game, even if Slater doesn't play another snap on offense. (this is sarcasm)

It all starts with protection up front. If we get an A game from the O line and Brady is sharp the Giants are toast. I would like to see a healthy mix of BJGE throughout the game to keep them honest. Honestly, I do think the Patriots were a little arrogant and unprepared for the last Super Bowl. On top of that the fabricated story of the Superbowl practice did distract them. Mentally, we're coming into this one at a better place.